Observers and correspondents of the Smithsonian Institution, 1854

Mss.925.B62

Date: 1854 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 220 p.

Abstract

This volume contains a list, in alphabetical order, of names, with their addresses and specialties. The "British provinces" of North America and "California & Panama" are included. There is also a partial listing of correspondents arranged by location.

Background note

Lorin Blodget was a statistician, climatologist, and publicist.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 220 p.

Provenance

Received and accessioned, 1900 (35783); provenance unknown.

Indexing Terms


Corporate Name(s)

  • Smithsonian Institution

Subject(s)

  • Meteorologists.
  • Scientists - Canada
  • Scientists - United States


Detailed Inventory

 Material laid in
  
 Dewey, Chester. [Apparently a partial draft of letter by Blodget to "Dr Dewey". Associated with entry for Chester Dewey, University of Rochester.]
n.d. 1 leaves.
 "Purposes". [Draft by Blodget; apparently associated with the draft letter to(?) Dr. Dewey.]
n.d. 1 leaves.
 Tally by Blodget, itemizing the number of entries in the volume by letter of the alphabet; 964 total.
n.d. 1 leaves.